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Corn Market Shrugs Off USDA Acreage Report

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The USDA’s quarterly Acreage and Grain Stocks reports landed largely in line with expectations, but Van Ahn and Company COO Kristi Van Ahn-Kjeseth says the corn numbers had the potential to offer some support. “I would have honestly thought that this…

India Extends U.S. Trade Talks Ahead of Tariff Deadline

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India is extending its trade talks in Washington in hopes of reaching a deal with the Trump administration before the July 9 deadline for new tariffs. Key sticking points remain over U.S. access to India’s agriculture and dairy markets, though…

Japan Vows to Protect Farmers in Tariff Talks

Published Today

Japan says it won’t sacrifice its agriculture sector in trade talks with the U.S., following criticism from President Trump over rice imports. Government officials emphasized that agriculture is “the foundation of the nation” and vowed to protect farmers in ongoing…

Trump Reinstates Hard-Line Cuba Policy

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President Trump has signed a presidential memorandum to reinstate strict U.S. policies toward Cuba, reversing the Biden administration’s late-term efforts to ease restrictions. The order reimposes the ban on tourism, tightens travel rules, and directs the Treasury to audit travel…

SD Corn Comments

Published June 30, 2025

Jim Ketelhut, president, South Dakota Corn Utilization Council, is featured in this edition of South Dakota Corn Comments. Ketelhut wishes everyone a very happy Fourth of July. Listen here.

Soybean Fields Show Variability After Early Storms

Published June 30, 2025

Soybean fields throughout the state are seeing a lot of variability thanks to early-season storms. NDSU Extension Soybean Pathology Specialist Wade Webster says crusting has been the biggest issue. "We have been very inconsistent for soybean production and soybean growth…

Bug Pressure Builds in Northern Plains Fields

Published June 30, 2025

Bug activity throughout the Northern Plains is starting to pick up now that warmer weather is here. "We started to see some grasshopper activities, so you know it's a good idea to be keeping an eye out for grasshoppers and…

National Sunflower Association Recognizes Steve Kent

Published June 30, 2025

During the National Sunflower Association Summer Seminar, Steve Kent was named the NSA Gold Award winner. Kent spent four decades in the seed industry, including time with SIGCO Research, Agrigenetics and Mycogen Seeds. In 1999, Kent was hired as president…

MN Corn & Soybean Acres Trimmed Back

Published June 30, 2025

In Minnesota, this year’s planted acreage totals 8.5 million acres for corn and 7 million acres for soybeans. Corn and soybean acreage are both down 400,000 acres from last year. Spring wheat totals 1.2 million acres, down slightly from 2024.…

Soybeans Remain #1 Crop in ND

Published June 30, 2025

Soybeans remain the #1 crop in North Dakota. At 6.6 million acres, this year’s total is equal to last year. Spring wheat acres declined 350,000 acres from last year, totaling 5 million acres. Corn planted acreage is record high at…

Latest News Articles

Corn Market Shrugs Off USDA Acreage Report

India Extends U.S. Trade Talks Ahead of Tariff Deadline

Japan Vows to Protect Farmers in Tariff Talks

Trump Reinstates Hard-Line Cuba Policy

SD Corn Comments

Soybean Fields Show Variability After Early Storms

Bug Pressure Builds in Northern Plains Fields

National Sunflower Association Recognizes Steve Kent

MN Corn & Soybean Acres Trimmed Back

Soybeans Remain #1 Crop in ND

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